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Djair Parfitt
Bermudan footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Djair Terraii Parfitt (born 1 October 1996) is a Bermudian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Veikkausliiga club Haka and the Bermuda national team.
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Early years
Parfitt was born in Hamilton, Bermuda and moved to California at the age of eight.[1] In 2009, he played for Elk Grove Everton FC in Sacramento, California and was selected to participate in a national youth tournament.[2]
Career
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West Ham United
Parfitt [3] joined West Ham United after being scouted at age 14 in California while playing for MLS academy San Jose Earthquakes by former West Ham player Clyde Best.[4] On 2 July 2015, Parfitt[5] made his first team debut in a 3–0 home victory at the Boleyn Ground over Lusitans in the UEFA Europa League, replacing Mauro Zarate after 74 minutes.[6] He was first included in a West Ham matchday squad[7] for their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 26 December 2015, remaining as an unused substitute as they drew 1–1.[8][9] On 25 April 2016, he scored the 90th-minute winner in the U21 Premier League Cup final that West Ham won 1–0.[10] Coming off injury, Parfitt scored in the EFL Trophy match against the League One side Northampton Town, which finished 1–1 with West Ham winning on penalties.[11]
Rudar Velenje
In February 2018, Parfitt joined the Slovenian PrvaLiga side Rudar Velenje.[12]
Fylkir
Ahead of the 2020 season, Parfitt joined Úrvalsdeild side Fylkir and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win over KA in July 2020.[13]
Dover Athletic
On 19 February 2022 Parfitt joined National League club Dover Athletic on non-contract terms.[14] On 25 April 2022, he was announced to have left the club.[15]
Ilves
On 26 August 2022, Parfitt joined Veikkausliiga side Ilves on a deal until the end of the year with an option to extend for a further year.[16][17]
Makedonikos
On 18 January 2024, Parfitt signed with Makedonikos in Super League Greece 2.[18]
Glentoran
In September 2024, Parfitt joined NIFL Premiership side Glentoran.[19][20]
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Career statistics
- As of 27 November 2024
Source: "Bermuda - D. Parfitt - Profile with news, career statistics and history". soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- Includes FA Cup, Icelandic Cup, Suomen Cup
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- Includes Icelandic League Cup
- Includes Finnish League Cup
- Includes Irish League Cup
International career
On 4 June 2022, Parfitt made his international debut for Bermuda in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B match against Haiti. He scored his first international goal against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B.[21] On 22 March 2024, Parfitt scored his second goal for Bermuda during the 2024 FIFA Series tournament against Brunei.[22]
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Personal life
On 22 June 2016, Parfitt was involved in a motorcycle accident during a visit to Bermuda where he suffered a bruised hip and road rash on both arms when the bike he was travelling on as a passenger collided with a car.[23]
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